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'Empire' star Jussie Smollett attacked in possible hate crime
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was attacked in the early morning hours on Tuesday in what Chicago police are calling a possible hate crime.
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Woman Who Flipped Off Trump Says She Was Fired for It
The woman who gave President Donald Trump's motorcade the finger in late October is speaking out after she said she was fired for the incident that went viral.
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House Votes to Violate the Privacy Rights of Everyone in the United States
On Thursday, the House rejected legislation that would have put in place robust privacy protections for people in the United States and Americans abroad, and instead voted to renew a program allowing the government to spy on them without a warrant.
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Black Business Social Media Website Poised to Disrupt a $3 Billion Dollar Industry
The O.P.O.T.X (The One Point Trillion Exchange) is taking the “Buy Black” movement by storm. OPOTX.com is the only website/directory that literally rewards its participants for patronizing other minority owned businesses. It is also the only directory that allows respective business owners to exhibit a free internet presence. It is also the only directory that affords its participants the opportunity to patronize businesses across the United States as well as internationally.
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Woman gets new wheelchair thanks to fellow athletes
A woman waiting for a new wheelchair finally got her wish thanks to some fellow athletes.
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Michael B. Jordan: People Magazine’s SEXIST MAN ALIVE FOR 2020
What makes a man sexy? His eyes? His body? His swag? Whatever it is, actor Michael B. Jordan clearly has it all. As the 33-year-old has grown over the years, the number of his female fans has grown as well.
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Albuquerque could be next city to pass laws against hair discrimination
Albuquerque city council is preparing to look at an ordinance that will focus on hair discrimination. It's called the CROWN Act. CROWN is an acronym for creating a respectful world for natural hair. Bantu knots, locks, afros and even box braids are just some of the hairstyles the CROWN Act is seeking to protect.
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Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski contracts coronavirus
Corey Lewandowski, an adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign, has tested positive for the coronavirus, he confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Launches Civil Investigation into the Electricity Disaster, ERCOT, and Related Agencies, and Seeks Authority to Take Legal Action
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced today his office is launching a civil investigation into the circumstances leading up to Texas’s recent electricity disaster—including decisions made by the Public Utility Commission (PUC), the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and market participants—to identify all responsible parties.
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County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Launches Podcast to Demystify County Government
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis knows that the job of County Government officials is to meet people where they are and deliver to them the information and help they need as best as they can. Right now, that means meeting people at their homes. Being aware of what is happening in your community can be hard when you can't physically be there, which is why we have been working on unique ways to connect during these unprecedented times.
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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris picks Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff
Tina Flournoy, who is currently serving as chief of staff to former President Bill Clinton, has been chosen to be Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' chief of staff, according to a source with knowledge of the decision.
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Denzel Washington continues to fulfill his $1 million commitment to an HBCU debate team
In 2007, the actor starred in “The Great Debaters,” portraying Melvin B. Tolson, a legendary debate team coach at Wiley College in the 1930s. During Tolson’s time, he helped break barriers, integrating collegiate debates and guiding the Wiley debate team on a 10-year undefeated winning streak. The year the film debuted, Washington made a $1 million commitment to ensure the debate team at Wiley college would continue to succeed and keep the scholarly tradition alive and kicking.
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Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Leadership Institute
The Institute, now in its 21st year, is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and intentionally diversify the future work force within corporate America
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Stephen Colbert announces Louis Cato as new band leader on 'The Late Show'
Stephen Colbert announced that bandleader Jon Batiste is leaving "The Late Show" after seven seasons to pursue other interests. Musician Louis Cato will step in to lead the house band.
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3 dead, 2 seriously injured in vehicle crash involving Indiana State University football players
Three Indiana State University students died and two were seriously injured after their vehicle ran into a tree in western Indiana early Sunday, according to the school and local law enforcement.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Competes for Best Barbecue Title in Brazil
Texas-style BBQ restaurant earns second place at Brazilian barbecue cookoff featuring restaurants from around the world
What happens when Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ goes to Brazil and competes in the largest barbecue event in the world? It absolutely smokes the competition!
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Sheriff’s Office and NE Fort Bend County Fire Department Form New Regional Dive Team
FBCSO airboat to be a shared vessel in the partnership to better deploy across the county.
Through a collaboration with the Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department, several Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office divers were selected to form the first-ever regional Fort Bend County Dive and Water Rescue Team.
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Former school dean who recruited students for Latin Kings gang enters plea agreement for racketeering charge
A former Boston public high school dean and alleged Latin Kings recruiter pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering charges according to a news release from the US Attorney's Office for the district of Massachusetts.
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Sheriff’s Office Awarded Justice Assistance Grants
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded over $400,000 in justice grants from the Office of the Texas Governor.The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded over $400,000 in justice grants from the Office of the Texas Governor.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on District 135 Election Contest
The candidate who lost to State Representative Jon Rosenthal (District 135) by more than 6,000 votes in the general election has filed an official election contest to challenge the results of that race. Mike May, who filed his petition with the Secretary of State on Tuesday, November 29, claims voters were unable to cast their ballot because polling sites did not have sufficient paper ballots.
